Herb Library

Packera neomexicana

Native American medicinal plant used as antidote, burn dressing, disinfectant, hunting medicine. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta, Navajo, Ramah.

Robinia neomexicana

Native American medicinal plant used as emetic. Documented among Hopi.

Phacelia neomexicana

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid. Documented among Zuni.

Cirsium neomexicanum

Native American medicinal plant used as febrifuge, eye medicine, panacea, veterinary aid. Documented among Navajo, Navajo, Ramah.

Vernonia noveboracensis

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, blood medicine, gastrointestinal aid, gynecological aid, toothache remedy. Documented among Cherokee.

Alchornea floribunda

A medicinal plant (Alchornea floribunda) from the Euphorbiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Theobroma bicolor

Traditional medicinal plant used for coffee.

Nigella sativa (cold-pressed oil)

Cold-pressed black seed oil — delivers thymoquinone in bioavailable oil form. 1-3 tsp daily for inflammation, blood sugar, immune support, and allergies. Peppery/bitter taste. 1400+ published studies. Egyptian pharaohs were buried with it.

Peniocereus greggii

Native American medicinal plant used as heart medicine, dermatological aid, misc. disease remedy. Documented among Nevada Indian, Papago, Pima.

Cereus grandiflorus

Traditional medicinal plant used for cardiac, cardiotonic, carditis, diuretic, dropsy, goiter, nervine, stimulant, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Silene noctiflora

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid. Documented among Navajo, Ramah.

Dalea enneandra

Native American medicinal plant used as poison. Documented among Dakota.

Lomatium triternatum

Native American medicinal plant used as panacea, pulmonary aid, strengthener, cold remedy, throat aid. Documented among Blackfoot, Okanagan-Colville.

Abies procera

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, cough medicine, dermatological aid. Documented among Paiute.

Eriogonum cernuum

Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, kidney aid. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta, Navajo, Ramah.

Festuca subverticillata

Native American medicinal plant used as heart medicine, other. Documented among Iroquois.

Allium cernuum

Native American medicinal plant used as cold remedy, dermatological aid, febrifuge, gastrointestinal aid, kidney aid, liver aid. Documented among Cherokee, Isleta, Kwakiutl.

Murraya sp

Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(tooth).

Morinda citrifolia

A Polynesian fruit used for immune support, pain relief, and general vitality. Strong taste. Contains scopoletin and anthraquinones.

Morinda citrifolia (leaf)

Hawaiian and Polynesian use of noni LEAVES (distinct from fruit) for wound healing, inflammation, and as poultice for boils and infections. Leaf tea milder than fruit juice. Contains flavonoid glycosides and scopoletin. No fermented flavor of fruit.

Lupinus nootkatensis

Native American medicinal plant used as poison. Documented among Alaska Native.

Rosa nutkana

Native American medicinal plant used as diaphoretic, eye medicine, analgesic, gynecological aid, pediatric aid, strengthener. Documented among Bella Coola, Carrier, Chehalis.

Opuntia ficus-indica

A traditional Mexican remedy used for blood sugar support, hangover relief, and as a nutritious food source.

Galium boreale

Native American medicinal plant used as abortifacient, contraceptive, diaphoretic, diuretic, poison. Documented among Choctaw, Cree, Hudson Bay, Shuswap.

Ribes hudsonianum

Native American medicinal plant used as gynecological aid, cold remedy, panacea, gastrointestinal aid, pediatric aid, sedative. Documented among Cree, Woodlands, Tanana, Upper, Thompson.

Viola nephrophylla

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, emetic. Documented among Navajo, Ramah.

Diervilla lonicera

Native American medicinal plant used as diuretic, analgesic, eye medicine, gastrointestinal aid, laxative, gynecological aid. Documented among Algonquin, Tete-de-Boule, Chippewa, Cree, Woodlands.

Rubus flagellaris

Native American medicinal plant used as antidiarrheal, antirheumatic (internal), dermatological aid, hemorrhoid remedy, oral aid, stimulant. Documented among Cherokee.

Lomatium orientale

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antidiarrheal, gastrointestinal aid, pediatric aid. Documented among Cheyenne.

Sorbus decora

Native American medicinal plant used as antirheumatic (external), orthopedic aid. Documented among Cree, Woodlands.

Quercus ellipsoidalis

Native American medicinal plant used as abortifacient. Documented among Menominee.

Quercus rubra

Traditional medicinal plant used for cancer, cancer(nose).

Spiranthes lacera

Native American medicinal plant used as hunting medicine. Documented among Ojibwa.

Potentilla gracilis

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antidiarrheal, antirheumatic (internal), blood medicine, dermatological aid, venereal aid. Documented among Okanagan-Colville, Thompson.

Castilleja angustifolia

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid, abortifacient, eye medicine. Documented among Navajo, Quileute, Shuswap.

Picea abies

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, dermatological aid. Documented among Mohegan.

Potentilla norvegica

Native American medicinal plant used as throat aid, analgesic, venereal aid, cathartic. Documented among Chippewa, Navajo, Ramah, Ojibwa.

Merremia dissecta

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, dermatological aid, laxative, orthopedic aid, pediatric aid, strengthener. Documented among Hawaiian.

Pycnanthemum nudum

A medicinal plant (Pycnanthemum nudum) from the Lamiaceae family used in traditional medicine.

Lomatium nuttallii

Native American medicinal plant used as poison. Documented among Creek.

Monolepis nuttalliana

Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, dermatological aid, emetic, hunting medicine. Documented among Navajo, Ramah.

Helianthus nuttallii

Native American medicinal plant used as gastrointestinal aid. Documented among Navajo.

Strychnos nux-vomica

Traditional medicinal plant used for abdomen, abortifacient, ague, amblyopia, aphrodisiac, asthma, avicide, cns stimulant, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.

Nymphaea lotus

Egyptian and West African water lily used in traditional medicine for diarrhea, diabetes, and as mild sedative. Contains nuciferine and nymphayol. Ancient Egyptian ceremonial plant. Flower tea for relaxation and lucid dreaming in modern herbalism.

Artemisia australis

Native American medicinal plant used as febrifuge, pulmonary aid, reproductive aid. Documented among Hawaiian.

Phoradendron leucarpum

Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, anticonvulsive, gynecological aid, hypotensive, love medicine, pulmonary aid. Documented among Cherokee, Creek, Houma.

Avena sativa (milk)

Plant milk from oats — naturally sweet, creamy, and rich in beta-glucan fiber. Used as a dairy alternative that supports cholesterol and gut health.

Avena sativa

Nutritive nerve tonic and restorative used for nervous exhaustion, depression, and insomnia. Oat straw is a good source of minerals. Oats help lower cholesterol and stabilize blood sugar.